When you think of the Spanish Inquisition, you most likely envision people being burned at the stake or other horrifying tortuous acts. In contrast, Malta’s Inquisition was comparatively mild and, surprisingly, had little to do with heresy. Malta is a deeply Catholic state, and heresy was not as common. Malta’s issues had more to do …
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Things to See in the Kaszuby Province of Poland
The Kaszuby Province is a region of so many different landscapes, it’s hard to believe they are all within the same region. Hills, mountains, dense forests, and sand dunes can all be enjoyed. Located in the northern area of Poland, the province spreads out from Gdansk to the south and to the west. One of …
Experiencing Tambomachay, Peru
The culture of Peru is a melting pot of ancient civilizations of Andeans and the colonialism of the Spaniards. Geographically speaking, attempting to unearth another country in the world that has the amount of variation of land as Peru does is virtually impossible. Peru is mountainous, and also holds the rainforests of the Amazon. There …
Weaving Your Way to Taquile Island, Peru
Weave your way through the channels between the infamous floating islands of Uros, and just beyond is the island made famous by their intricate knitting and textile weaving, Taquile. About thirty miles from Puno, or an hour-and-a-half boat ride, Taquile is a fun island for exploring travelers. Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca is rich in …
Historic Hotel Monteleone of New Orleans
From the humble beginnings of a shoemaker in Sicily to an entrepreneur in the Land of Opportunity, Antonio Monteleone has made his mark. Growing up in Sicily, Antonio had been told many stories of the greatness of America. This spurred him on, and it didn’t take long for him to see that, while he was …
The Parador Cardona in Catalonia, Spain
Parador Cardona Hotel is housed inside a castle fortress that, while its beauty outshines anything in the region, has certainly seen its fair share of sorrow throughout Spanish history. The Parador was originally built in the 800s. As such, it is one of the oldest, still-standing structures in all of Spain. If walls could speak, …